Formula 1 is important for Renault – Carlos Ghosn
Renault is one of the few teams that have secured both drivers’ and constructors’ championships in Formula 1 but the team has been struggling since the departure of the former world champion Fernando Alonso back in 2006 after he won two back to back titles
in 2005 and 2006. The team has had some magnificent drivers like Robert Kubica, Heikki Kovalainen and Robert Kubica since Fernando’s departure but the team has not been able to perform as well as they did then.
Team boss Carlos Ghosn insisted that the team is working punctually and trying to figure out a way to come back to the top. The team has not given up on the sport but they are vitally struggling to give a good performance. There are many rumours that Renault
might join forces with Lotus for a joint venture but that is most unlikely to happen in the current situation.
“Renault will be associated with this team, whatever happens: associated in connection with the supply of engines and chassis, and with the technology around the chassis. Aside from this, there may be financial agreements, marketing agreements to suit our
interests,” Ghosn told the Media.
He stated that the team might spend some more time in the developing process but for the moment, Renault has nothing on its mind for the future.
“What I can tell you is that we will be, more and more, technology suppliers to many teams involved in Formula 1. [But] we are not in Formula 1 to own a particular team. We are in Formula 1 to promote the Renault name and promote Renault technology,” he
added.
Ghosn believes that they will have to do whatever is necessary in order to get back to where they were in 2006 as the team is going to try its best in order to come up with more resources than they usually do to achieve their targets.
Carlos stated that he is not concerned about the claims that Renault might not be on the grid for the 2012 season after getting involved in a partnership with Lotus. He believes that teams associate with other teams quite frequently and it is not a surprise.
However, the name Renault Racing team is very important for the team and they will try their best to stick to what they have planned for the following year.
“The name Renault might appear in a few more teams because we do not want to give the impression that we are exclusive to one team. We are currently developing our technology with a number of teams,” said the team boss.
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